Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:
The Carney Government promised free trade by Canada Day. Where is it? Amanda speaks with trade expert Ryan Manucha.
Diddy Trial: Amanda Is joined by lawyer and advocate Kirsten Mercer to discuss how well the criminal justice system handles cases involving sexual violence.
It’s Calgary Stampede time! Amanda checks in with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, as the Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth kicks off.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features Bob Richardson, President of Hammersmith Consulting, and Karen Gordon, Principal at Gordon Strategies.

Topic 1: The politics of internal trade

Topic 2: Carney’s approach to Trump under the spotlight

Topic 3: Gen Z is now drinking just as much as older generations

Topic 4: Is Chat GPT rotting our brains?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Carney Government promised free trade by Canada Day. Where is it? Amanda speaks with trade expert Ryan Manucha.</li>
<li>Diddy Trial: Amanda Is joined by lawyer and advocate Kirsten Mercer to discuss how well the criminal justice system handles cases involving sexual violence.</li>
<li>It&rsquo;s Calgary Stampede time! Amanda checks in with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, as the Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth kicks off.</li>
</ul>
Free For All Friday - Hour 2
Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features Bob Richardson, President of Hammersmith Consulting, and Karen Gordon, Principal at Gordon Strategies.
Topic 1: The politics of internal trade
Topic 2: Carney&rsquo;s approach to Trump under the spotlight
Topic 3: Gen Z is now drinking just as much as older generations
Topic 4: Is Chat GPT rotting our brains?

The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

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Free For All Friday

Tim Powers guest hosts.

On today's show:
Who will be getting a white Christmas in Canada? Doug Gillham, Senior Meteorologist with The Weather Network
Assembly of First Nations Region Chief for Quebec Francis Verreault-Paul 
Retail expert Bruce Winder with a look at 2025 holiday shopping trends
The Daily Debrief panel with Jordan Paquet and Sharan Kaur
Comedian Mark Critch explains the great Newfoundland tradition of "Tibb's Eve"
TSN's Gord Wilson with a preview of the World Junior Hockey Championship

Tim Powers guest hosts.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Who will be getting a white Christmas in Canada? Doug Gillham, Senior Meteorologist with The Weather Network</li>
<li>Assembly of First Nations Region Chief for Quebec Francis Verreault-Paul&nbsp;</li>
<li>Retail expert Bruce Winder with a look at 2025 holiday shopping trends</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief panel with Jordan Paquet and Sharan Kaur</li>
<li>Comedian Mark Critch explains the great Newfoundland tradition of "Tibb's Eve"</li>
<li>TSN's Gord Wilson with a preview of the World Junior Hockey Championship</li>
</ul>

Carney government announces $35.5bn plan to reform First Nations child welfare system

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today.

On today's show:
Dr. Isaac Bogoch reacts to concerning new data about this year's flu season.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the latest escalation in USA-Venezuela tensions.
Tech Check with tech expert Carmi Levy: A San Francisco power outage leaves Waymo's self-driving cars stranded at intersections.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Garry Keller and Sabrina Grover.
Nick Saul, the CEO of Right To Food Canada, talks about food insecurity at the holidays.
TSN's Dean Brown reacts to Sidney Crosby becoming the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time leading scorer, a record that was previously held by franchise icon Mario Lemieux.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Dr. Isaac Bogoch reacts to concerning new data about this year's flu season.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the latest escalation in USA-Venezuela tensions.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech expert Carmi Levy: A San Francisco power outage leaves Waymo's self-driving cars stranded at intersections.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Garry Keller and Sabrina Grover.</li>
<li>Nick Saul, the CEO of Right To Food Canada, talks about food insecurity at the holidays.</li>
<li>TSN's Dean Brown reacts to Sidney Crosby becoming the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time leading scorer, a record that was previously held by franchise icon Mario Lemieux.</li>
</ul>

Flu cases skyrocket to highest levels in 3 years

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:
Starting in January, Canada will formally converse with America and Mexico in the hopes of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Deal. What’s at stake for the Canadian economy during next year’s CUSMA review? We dig deeper with international trade lawyer Robert Glasgow.
Six months ago, Pablo Rodriguez became the leader of the Quebec Liberals. Six months later, he was forced to resign over an alleged vote-buying scandal during the leadership race. What does his sudden resignation mean for the Quebec Liberals, the looming provincial election, and separatism in Quebec? Here to speak on that is André Pratte, a former Canadian Senator and a former Chair of the Quebec Liberal Party Policy Committee.
In 2025, we saw 3 shades of Canada’s Conservatives. We saw the good, the bad, and the ugly. Joining us for an in-depth analysis is former Conservative MP Lisa Raitt, who also served as a Cabinet Minister under the Harper government.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Henley Strategies founder Laryssa Waller and former Justin Trudeau Deputy Chief of Staff Brian Clow.

Topic 1: This year's biggest story in the Canadian political arena, and the headlines to watch as we look ahead to 2026.

Topic 2: The most overplayed story of 2025, the worst political gaffe of 2025, and the headlines that flew under the radar.

Topic 3: The most surprising political moment of 2025, the most successful political operator, and who made 2025’s ‘naughty list’.

Topic 4: Ranking the best 'kicker stories' of 2025.

From the entire Free For All Friday team, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, and we'll talk again in 2026!

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Starting in January, Canada will formally converse with America and Mexico in the hopes of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Deal. What&rsquo;s at stake for the Canadian economy during next year&rsquo;s CUSMA review? We dig deeper with international trade lawyer Robert Glasgow.</li>
<li>Six months ago, Pablo Rodriguez became the leader of the Quebec Liberals. Six months later, he was forced to resign over an alleged vote-buying scandal during the leadership race. What does his sudden resignation mean for the Quebec Liberals, the looming provincial election, and separatism in Quebec? Here to speak on that is Andr&eacute; Pratte, a former Canadian Senator and a former Chair of the Quebec Liberal Party Policy Committee.</li>
<li>In 2025, we saw 3 shades of Canada&rsquo;s Conservatives. We saw the good, the bad, and the ugly. Joining us for an in-depth analysis is former Conservative MP Lisa Raitt, who also served as a Cabinet Minister under the Harper government.</li>
</ul>
Free For All Friday - Hour 2
Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Henley Strategies founder Laryssa Waller and former Justin Trudeau Deputy Chief of Staff Brian Clow.
Topic 1: This year's biggest story in the Canadian political arena, and the headlines to watch as we look ahead to 2026.
Topic 2: The most overplayed story of 2025, the worst political gaffe of 2025, and the headlines that flew under the radar.
Topic 3: The most surprising political moment of 2025, the most successful political operator, and who made 2025&rsquo;s &lsquo;naughty list&rsquo;.
Topic 4: Ranking the best 'kicker stories' of 2025.
From the entire Free For All Friday team, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, and we'll talk again in 2026!

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